The notions of convenience and appearance as ethical news in Machiavelli
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Ethics; Appearance; Convenience; Virtu; Fortune.Abstract
Machiavelli's theoretical-practical positions and their opposition to traditional morality are examined in order to understand how his new ethical proposal is structured. The novelty is based on the political categories of convenience and appearance: it is admitted to resort to all means necessary to achieve the established ends, and to remain in power, obtain honor and glory, no matter what the Prince is, but what appears to be before subjects and allies. Hence the need for a Prince with a firm hand and who defends, without measuring efforts, the integrity and well-being of his people. The ruler's morals will be guided by the political situation and not by the ideal of a universal, abstract and perfect ruler. Political power has a mundane origin, born of the very malignity that is intrinsic to human nature, but it constitutes itself, albeit in a precarious and transitory way, as the only possibility to face the conflict. Finally, it is up to the Prince to use a set of expedients and techniques capable of ensuring maximum effectiveness in preserving the State and preserving its supreme purpose - order and harmony.
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